Grappling In Thought

Grappling In Thought

Welcome to Grappling In Thought. This is the space where we talk about the stuff most people keep inside...the fears, self-doubt, people-pleasing, feeling like you're not enough. You'll get short, real episodes with stories, tools, and reminders that you're not the only one wrestling with it. Just honest conversations that help you find your voice and move forward, one step at a time.

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Oct. 2, 2025

Walking on Eggshells – Part 2: How to Stay Steady Through the Tension

Walking on eggshells doesn’t just happen in the moment...it lingers in the aftermath. The tension in the room feels heavy, you shrink, you go quiet, and you start spiraling in your head even when you know it’s not yours to ca...
Sept. 25, 2025

Walking on Eggshells – Part 1: Why We Shrink

Walking on eggshells...that shrinking, tiptoeing feeling when someone’s mood or the tension in a room makes you second guess everything. Even when you know it’s not your fault, your body reacts like it is. In this episode, we...
Sept. 18, 2025

Not Taking Things Personal – Part 2: What’s Yours vs What’s Theirs

Ever catch yourself carrying the weight of someone else’s mood, tone, or reaction? In this episode, we dig into the difference between what’s actually yours to own and what belongs to someone else. This isn’t about dodging re...
Sept. 11, 2025

Not Taking Things Personal – Part 1: The Sting

It stings when you’re left on read, misunderstood, or when someone’s tone makes you feel like you did something wrong. But most of the time, it’s not about you. In this episode, I dive into why we take things so personally......
Sept. 4, 2025

Curiosity Part 4 - How Curiosity Keeps Life Open

Life can feel overwhelming when you think you’re supposed to have everything figured out already. But curiosity gives you permission to not know yet and to explore instead of panic. In this episode of Grappling in Thought , I...
Aug. 28, 2025

Curiosity Part 3: How to Disagree Without Fighting

Conflict is part of life...part of friendships, family, school, and relationships. But the way we usually handle it with blame, defensiveness, trying to win just shuts everything down. In this episode of Grappling in Thought ...